IPL 2023: CSK vs PBKS, Match Prediction and more details

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Chennai Super Kings has a great form playing at their home as they have only lost one game out of three games they have played at home. Punjab Kings also have been great away from their home. In the 4 matches they have played away from home, they have lost only one game. Here is all you need to know before the CSK vs PBKS clash.

The home team, Chennai Super Kings, has been in great touch with the bat in hand. CSK’s bowling has been pretty disappointing and they have been missing their star bowler, Deepak Chahar a lot. Their highest wicket-taker, Tushar Deshpande, has 14 scalps to his name. But his economy has been close to 11 runs per over. Their star all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja has been in great form with the ball this season. He has 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.42 RPO.

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Punjab Kings come into this contest after conceding the highest score of this season and the second-highest score in IPL history. The Punjab bowlers had an off day against Lucknow Super Giants. The Punjab team will be delighted with Shikhar Dhawan coming back to the squad who was unarguably their best batter before his injury. The Punjab Kings skipper has been their highest run scorer despite missing three games. Dhawan has scored 234 runs at a healthy strike rate of 145.

CSK vs PBKS Match Details

Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Match 41, IPL 2023

Venue:

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

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Date and Time:

Sunday, April 30, 3:30 PM

CSK vs PBKS Pitch Report

In the first two games played at this venue, the pitch behaved unusually. In the first game, Chennai won after scoring more than 200 runs after that Rajasthan Royals defeated the home side after defending 175 runs. The last game played at this venue featured Sunrisers Hyderabad and the pitch played like a traditional Chennai wicket. The pitch was slow to bat on as SRH only managed to score 134 runs and lost the game by 7 wickets. If the pitch is similar to the last game then the spinners will play a crucial role in the game.

CSK vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C and WK), Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Singh, Matheesha Pathirana

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Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Shikhar Dhawan (C), Atharva Taide, Sikandar Raza, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

CSK vs PBKS Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter:

Devon Conway:

Despite a pretty scratchy knock in the previous game Devon Conway could reverse his fate and get his form back. In the last 5 matches, the CSK opener has scored 4 fifties. Conway at Chidambaram has scored 174 runs in three innings consisting of two fifties. The New Zealand batter will look to get back in form after a disappointing knock against the Rajasthan Royals.

Probable Best Bowler:

Ravindra Jadeja:

Ravindra Jadeja has been CSK’s best bowler so far this season. With the pitch expected to assist spinners, Jadeja can prove to be lethal with the ball in hand against Punjab Kings. Jadeja even won the Man of the Match award last time Chennai played at Chidambaram. In a season where his batting has been under par, he has proven his mettle with the ball in hand.

Match Prediction: Chennai Super Kings to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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